The nameLeanne
Leanne is a modern blend of Lee and Anne. It was a top 90 name in England and Wales in 1996.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Leanne combines Lee, "meadow", with Anne, "grace".
Origin
English.
History
In England and Wales Leanne reached 88th place in 1996, a late echo of its peak in the 1980s.
Famous people named Leanne
- Leanne Wood, Welsh politician
Popularity of the name Leanne
Leanne in the United States
Leanne was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 7,066 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Leanne. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1969. Half of all babies named Leanne in the United States were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 74 births a year on average, against 111 in the five years before.
Leanne in the United Kingdom
Leanne was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,375 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Leanne. Half of all babies named Leanne in the United Kingdom were born before 2000.
Leanne in Ireland
Leanne in France
Sibling names for Leanne
Names from the same generation as Leanne, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leanne mean?
Leanne combines Lee, "meadow", with Anne, "grace".
What is the origin of the name Leanne?
English.
Is Leanne a girl's or a boy's name?
Leanne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Leanne?
In 2024, Leanne was the 2696th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 64 births.
What are good sibling names for Leanne?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Darlene, Melinda, Kathy and Thelma for a sister, Tim, Freddie, Bobby and Cedric for a brother.
Who are famous people named Leanne?
Leanne Wood, Welsh politician.